Principal Architect - Practice Lead

Stratus Team LLC • Orlando, FL

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Architect - Practice Lead is an operations leader supporting the performance, coordination, and growth of Stratus’s Federal market. The role oversees day-to-day market operations and project execution, manages resources and financial metrics, and contributes to strategic initiatives, business development, client relationships, and staff development. The position works across teams and disciplines to promote consistent, high-quality delivery and alignment with organizational priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in operations, project management, or market leadership in the A/E/C or professional services industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams, budgets, and project portfolios.
• Proficiency with project and financial management tools and platforms, such as Deltek, ERP systems, and CRM platforms.
• Comprehensive understanding of market-specific trends, client expectations, and competitive positioning.
• Knowledge of project management processes, including scope, schedule, and budget control.
• Familiarity with A/E/C industry regulations, contracting methods, and delivery models.
• Understanding of organizational development practices, including performance reviews and succession planning.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or advanced certification in operations, management, or a related field.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and distributed offices or remote teams.
• Prior experience with profit center or market P&L responsibility, directly or in a support role.
• Architectural licensure.

Responsibilities

• Support the Federal Market Leader in executing strategic and operational initiatives across the assigned market.
• Oversee daily market operations and ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and within scope and quality expectations.
• Lead resource planning and workforce management, matching talent to market and client needs.
• Manage and monitor revenue forecasts, backlog, utilization, and project profitability.
• Support business development through proposal preparation, pursuit strategy, and management of existing client relationships.
• Collaborate with project managers to monitor project performance and alignment with contractual and regulatory obligations.
• Partner with HR and market leadership on employee development, career planning, and performance management.
• Promote operational consistency and continuous improvement by implementing best practices and optimizing processes.
• Promote an inclusive, collaborative, and performance-oriented culture across offices and disciplines.
• Contribute to annual planning and budgeting, identifying growth, efficiency, and risk-mitigation opportunities.
• Liaise between project teams and executive leadership, escalating issues and communicating market needs.
• Oversee compliance with health, safety, and quality assurance standards.
• Represent the market in internal forums, town halls, and leadership meetings as needed, acting as a proxy for the VP.

Benefits

• Learning and development opportunities, including education and professional licensing support.
• Hybrid work support.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid holidays and competitive PTO plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal